Houston

Founded in 1836 with a current population of 2.2 million and dubbed the Space City, Houston is the number one city in which to live, work, and play according to Kiplinger. As one of the great cities located in the lone star state of Texas, Houston is a melting pot and a leading center for women and minority-owned businesses. The Port of Houston is among the nation's largest and busiest, and Houston remains the energy capital of the U.S. despite an oil bust in the 1980s.

There are a variety of cultural destinations for visitors arriving in Houston. Houston is also the home of the Rockets, Aeros, WNBA Comets, and Dynamos. Nearby cities include: The Woodlands, Sugar Land, League City, Friendswood, Katy, Cypress, and Galveston.

The NASA Johnson Space Center is located in Houston. Houston is also home to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System along with several other large primary care and cancer centers. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest concentration of health care and research institutions.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Houston”

• Whitney Houston at the 2009 American Music Awards

  
  Celebrity photos, celebrity gossip - CelebritySnap — Authority: 164
  Source: http://www.celebutopia.net/forum/showthread.php/whitney-houston-2009-a merican-music-awards-22-11-134866.html
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• Pete Rose’s girlfriend to pose for Playboy

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Houston, Nov 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The banished baseball player Pete Rose is doing his utmost to stay young in the 60’s. In this endeavor he is sending his girlfriend to pose for Playboy. And she is a charmer by all means, a striking brunette in her 20’s.He said that Playboy was kind enough to grant [...]
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• Houston mayoral candidate Gene Locke tells Texas Watchdog he will release tax forms “soon” (with video)

  
  Texas Watchdog — Authority: 545
  Houston mayoral hopeful Gene Locke will release his tax forms “soon,” he told Texas Watchdog Monday evening at a fundraiser in River Oaks.A cordial Locke emerged from a maroon Chevrolet SUV, with his wife at his side, and said he was ready to release the personal tax forms to “everybody.” He said his staff ...
  21 hours ago

• NFL Updates:Titans wins over Texas 20-17 | Watch NFL Tennessee Titans Vs. Houston Texas Replay

  
  Publishing Medium — Authority: 142
  NFL Updates:Titans wins over Texas 20-17 | Watch NFL Tennessee Titans Vs. Houston Texas ReplayHOUSTON (AP)—Vince Young(annotations) continued triumphant as a neophyte for the Tennessee Titans this time of year cheers to Rob Bironas(annotations) and his skill for bringing in big bangs versus the Houston Texans.Rob ...
  21 hours ago

• WHOOPS

  
  With Leather - Sports news and gossip, panda sex, and the occasional Toonces the driving cat Photoshop — Authority: 666
  Houston Texans kicker Kris Brown missed two field goals in the Monday night game–the latter of which would have sent the game into overtime–as the Vince Young Tries Really Hard In Games Played In Texas Postulate was proven yet again, as Young’s Tennessee Titans ( 4-6 ) beat their division rival in Houston, ...
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• The Titans Secret Weapon?

  
  Gridiron Experts — Authority: 436
  The Titans Secret Weapon? The Houston Texans playoff hopes might have been squashed last night after another heart breaking loss. Kicker Kris Brown miss another game tying field goal that would have sent the Texans into over time, this time he was in his own house and choked. The Titans got a few favorable calls on ...
  21 hours ago

• Mid-morning buzz: Tuesday, November 24

  
  Orlando Magic BasketBlog — Authority: 625
  Lots of news to cover in todays daily links, ranging from the Orlando Magics demanding upcoming week to word about Team USAs selection process for next summers world championships. Here goes: 1. Back-to-back games are just part of the NBA...
  21 hours ago

• KTRK 13 reporter missing from TV

  
  mikemcguff.com blog — Authority: 484
  Ken Hoffman of the Houston Chronicle reports on the whereabouts of abc13 KTRK morning reporter Eric James: My colleagues and I are wondering what has happened to Channel 13 news reporter Eric James. We have not seen him since the unfortunate event that occurred a few months ago whereby he was carjacked. Is he ...
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• Dont Mess With Texas [Snap Judgment]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 815
  [Houston, November 23. Image via Getty ] HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 23: Houston Texans cheerleaders perform at Reliant Stadium on November 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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• Last Night’s Winner: Referee Jerome Boger [Last Night's Winner]

  
  ipiko — Authority: 156
  In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like NFL referee Jerome Boger , who mush have had something riding on lasts night game. Nobody likes Vince Young that much. Im not a gambling man (because thats illegal and wrong in my state), but it has been pointed out that the Texans ...
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• Last Nights Winner: Referee Jerome Boger [Last Nights Winner]

  
  Deadspin — Authority: 811
  In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like NFL referee Jerome Boger , who mush have had something riding on last nights game. Nobody likes Vince Young that much. Im not a gambling man (because thats illegal and wrong in my state), but it has been pointed out that the Texans ...
  22 hours ago

• Bobbi Kris getting up there with moma Whitney!

  
  Smart Sexy Rich & Crazy!......SSRAC.com — Authority: 491
  Dang how quickly they grow up. Bobbi Kris is a little lady and its so nice seeing this mother and daughter duo together. What’s even better is seeing how proud and happy Bobbi Kristina gets when her mother is singing or receiving an award. Tweet this! Related posts: Whitney Houston keeps Bobbi Kris Close ...
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• Bill White for Governor?

  
  Houston Blogs: Houston Political Blog — Authority: 505
  Well, anyone who thought Thanksgiving week was going to be a slow one politically would be wrong, very wrong.   It all started Monday morning, when news surfaced that Tom Schieffer, the former Ambassador, will soon announce that he is quitting the race for the Democratic nominee of Texas Governor.  Then, the ...
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• Chris Johnson 2,000 Yard Watch: Post-Week 12

  
  The Red Zone Report — Authority: 435
  After accounting for 284 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Texans, Tennessee’s Chris Johnson didn’t come nearly close to replicating those numbers in tonight‘s 20-17 win in Houston, his chances for a 2,000 yard season are looking even more realistic. After tying his career high with 24 ...
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• Traffic Injury Victims In Texas Often Must Rely On A Houston Car Accident Lawyer

  
  Chillicious.com — Authority: 160
  Car wrecks affect Texans enormously each and every year, killing as many as 3,400 Texans and causing personal injury to many more thousands, sometimes affecting them for their entire life. V:16 Many such auto, car, bus, motorcycle, truck or SUV accidents are caused by some other driver’s negligence. That ...
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• AMA 2009 was a starry affair

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Los Angeles, Nov 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The American Music Awards (AMA) were a complete surprise of sorts. There was Adam Lambert’s raunchy performance, there was Jennifer Lopez who fell on her biggest asset - her butt, while trying for a smashing comeback into the music scene. And there was Whitney Houston who ...
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• Trustee Marshall endorsed by former opponents

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 148
  In the runoff for HISD Trustee in District IX, incumbent Trustee Larry Marshall received the endorsement of the third and fourth-place finishers, George Davis and Michael Williams. I find that a little odd, since one presumes when they ran to unseat Marshall they thought a change was needed, but I guess they decided ...
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• Bankrupt Home Builder Resurfaces

  
  ClickCrosby.com — Authority: 154
  Local 2 investigates the fallout of a big Houston home builder that went bankrupt. Credits: source
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• Search For Walmart Gunman

  
  ClickCrosby.com — Authority: 154
  Crime Stoppers hopes surveillance video from a popular store will help them catch a gunman. Credits: source
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• What Is The Meaning Behind Houston Texans Receiver Andre Johnson Wearing Number 80?

  
  Sreelancer — Authority: 458
  Why does the Houston Texans wide-receiver Andre Johnson wear number 80?
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